Virginia Riggs Children's Concert

The Virginia Riggs Children's Concert is fun, educational, and open to all. Come early for pre-concert activities with the High Desert Museum and an instrument petting zoo, where children can enjoy an up-close experience with the instruments of the orchestra as symphony musicians play them.

Then join Michael Gesme and the orchestra for an interactive concert with visual, aural and occasionally physical audience participation. This concert will feature the new 'Malheur Symphony'. This is a unique opportunity for children to meet composer, Chris Thomas, learn about his process on composing the music and then listen to the symphony!

Our concert is designed for elementary school children 3rd grade and older with good concert etiquette.This concert is sponsored in part by a grant from Deschutes Cultural Coalition and our generous donors who help make this event free to all attendees.